Peugeot 308 2008 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1736 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 8 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Astra scores higher in safety tests. The Peugeot 308 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
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